Events
Dylan Scott @ Fairbury Speedway 08/08/26 at Fairbury Speedway / Fairbury Fairgrounds
Don’t miss Sara Evans at The Fairbury Fair, Friday, August 16th.
Matt Wynn at Pard’s Western Shop in Urbana! at Pards Western Shop
TOTALLY FREE EVENT!
Be one of the first 100 to be in line at 5pm Thursday, August 13th to see new country star Matt Wynn at Pard’s Western Store in Urbana!
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Mahomet Music Festival 08/29/2026 at Mahomet Music Festival
Don’t miss Parmalee at The Mahomet Music Festival, Saturday, August 23rd.
Pet of the Week
PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Sophie, who immediately begged for Duane to scratch her belly
Sophie immediately warmed up, purred, wanted pets, and explored Duane’s studio without fear.
Entertainment News
6 hours ago in Entertainment
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ nets second best North American opening ever with $355 million
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" made box office history in its first weekend in theaters. The Sony-released superhero movie became the second-biggest North American opening ever with an astonishing $355 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. It was just a few million shy of "Avengers: Endgame," which debuted to $357 million in 2019.
6 hours ago in Entertainment
Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical and will take a break from the public eye
Ariana Grande has pulled out of an upcoming stage musical in London, producers said, and plans to withdraw from the public eye for a break from the intense scrutiny she faces.
3 days ago in Entertainment
Actor Storm Reid hopes music reveals another side, introducing listeners to the real her
Storm Reid knows how the world sees her: an accomplished, polished actor who always seems to have it all together. Through new music, the Emmy-winner hopes listeners discover another side of her.
4 days ago in Entertainment, Music
The Recording Academy CEO responds to BTS decision not to submit to Grammys
Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. has responded to the news that K-pop powerhouse BTSwill not submit their music for consideration at the forthcoming 2027 Grammy Awards.
4 days ago in Entertainment
Glen Hansard, Irish musician who won Oscar for ‘Once,’ dies in motorcycle crash
Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, who won an Academy Award for the 2007 film "Once," died in a motorcycle crash on the outskirts of Dublin early Wednesday, his management said. He was 56.
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